Skyrim Special Edition is out now on PS4 and Xbox One, but there's one big difference between the two versions.

Skyrim Remastered features improved visuals, all post-release DLC and mod support on consoles.

And it's modding where the biggest differences lie, with the Xbox One featuring significantly more mods than its PS4 counterpart.

The PS4 version of Skyrim Special Edition currently has 67 mods, while the Xbox One edition has a whopping 169 mods.

It's hardly a surprise, as the Xbox One version supports external assets, while the PS4 release doesn't.

The Xbox One version of Skyrim also has a 5GB mod size limit, while the PS4 only has a 1GB limit.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition Screenshots

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Skyrim Special Edition also brings the full power of PC mods to consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Mods, there are no limits to what you can experience.

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Bethesda marketing boss Pete Hines previously said that without external assets, 1GB should be more than enough for PS4 users.

He tweeted: "Without external assets you should be. PS4 mods won't take up much space."

It's worth pointing out that to download Skyrim mods on consoles, fans must first create a Bethesda.net account, before selecting mods from the main menu of the game and choosing their favourites.

The only drawback is that Trophies and Achievements are not available while mods are active.

Skyrim Special Edition mods let players disable healing, turn off cinematic kills, and better find their way thanks to an increase in signposts.

The Xbox One version of Skyrim Special Edition also has the Frostfall mod, which drops players into a colder, harsher Skyrim.

"The three main components of Frostfall are hypothermia, cold water survival, and camping," reads the mod description.

"Frostfall adds a deep, immersive level of gameplay to Skyrim, while keeping tedium to a minimum.

"An immersion mod should never get in the way of having fun. Frostfall tracks your location, weather, time of day, worn clothing, and more, to determine your current condition in a seamless way that feels easy to jump into and start playing."